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Oregano
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Oregano Spirits
Origanum vulgare
Liquid extract of dried leaf blended with essential oil of dried
flowering herb.
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Actions: Circulatory stimulant. Mild
expectorant, diuretic and emmenagogue. Strong antiseptic.
Uses: Taken in hot water or tea to stimulate sluggish
circulation, induce sweating during fevers, or to induce menstrual flow
when suppressed by coldness or chill. Treatment of colds, flu and coughs.
Apply topically as a stimulating liniment to sore, achy muscles and
joints, or to minor cuts and abrasions as an antiseptic.
Dose: Three or four times per day, take 20 to 30 drops
in 4 to 8 ounces of water. To optimize stimulating effects, take in
hot water or tea. As a liniment, massage freely into affected area.
Apply sparingly to broken skin, as it will sting.
Cautions: Do not take undiluted extract drops internally.
Large doses may cause stomach irritation. Consult a qualified physician
or midwife before taking during pregnancy.
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